Detail-oriented cook skilled in food preparation, safe food handling, and kitchen sanitation. Proven ability to coordinate orders effectively and maintain a clean working environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Megan's Munchies
Ipswich, QLD
01.2025 - 07.2025
Prepared ingredients for daily menu items following standard recipes.
Cooked and presented dishes in a timely manner for customer satisfaction.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
Cook
Rykes Cafe
Kingaroy, QLD
10.2024 - 12.2024
Cooked and presented dishes in a timely manner for customer satisfaction.
Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
Cook
Burke & Wills Motel
Kingaroy, QLD
02.2023 - 09.2024
Cooked and presented dishes in a timely manner for customer satisfaction.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
Prepared ingredients for daily menu items following standard recipes.
Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
Kitchen Hand
Commercial Hotel
Kingaroy, QLD
03.2021 - 06.2022
Assisted chefs with food preparation and ingredient organization.
Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas.
Operated dishwashing machines and ensured proper sanitation practices.
Supported service staff by delivering meals to dining areas.
Followed safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.
Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
Maintained inventory of kitchen supplies and equipment needs.
Prepared simple salads, sandwiches, appetizers, as directed by supervisor or chef.
Knife Hand/Picking Packer
Swickers bacon factory
Kingaroy, QLD
02.2020 - 01.2021
Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in production areas consistently.
Packing and wrapping pork
Rubber mould techncian
Multotec
Brisbane, QLD
01.2017 - 08.2017
Machine operating
Using injection mould machine
Pollycasting
Forklift duties, operating a forklift safely
Operating Jing day/ oil hydraulic press
Delivery Driver
Chrisco Hampers
Brisbane, QLD
11.2016 - 12.2016
Delivered hampers efficiently to customers across various locations.
Ensured compliance with safety and traffic regulations during deliveries.
Maintained accurate records of deliveries and customer interactions.
Kitchen Hand
Little Miss Chef
Darwin, NT
11.2015 - 03.2016
Assisted chefs with food preparation and ingredient organization.
Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas.
Operated dishwashing machines and ensured proper sanitation practices.
Labourer
Haggerty's scrap metal
Ipswich, QLD
01.2015 - 10.2015
Operated machinery for sorting and processing scrap metal efficiently.
Weighing aluminium and metal for customers
Sorting scrap metal and crushing cans
Machine Operator
Boral Massonary
Perth, WA
02.2010 - 10.2010
Operated machinery for mixing and moulding concrete materials efficiently.
Assisted in troubleshooting machine malfunctions during production runs.
Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.